Dizzy Spells /Passing Out Post SCA

[TheBigHonree]

Hello

I had a SCA in December last year and since then when I stand up I suddenly get dizzy spells.

Over the last month these dizzy spells have resulted in actually passing out twice.

I have seen my GP about this in the past and temporarily she took me off my Bisoprolol which didn't really make any difference but nothing more than that.

Has anyone else had similar experiences with this post SCA and if so are there any insights and advice you can give me?

Thank you all...

Simon

[Lezzers]

Hi Simon, I'm sorry to hear about your SCA and ongoing dizzy spells. I don't really have an answer as to what could be causing the dizzy spells, however, there is a charity called sudden Cardiac Arrest UK, who also have a closed facebook group of the same name and you may find some answers there. Certainly you will find support there, they really are a very friendly, helpful group. Best wishes to you, I hope it can be sorted soon for you.

[TheBigHonree in reply to Lezzers]

Hello Lezzers,

Thanks for that I will check that out.

Simon

[Lezzers in reply to TheBigHonree]

Hi Simon, I do agree with Happyjo, have you ever been referred to a consultant for the dizzy spells?

[TheBigHonree in reply to Lezzers]

I do have appointment back with cardiology at the end of October but that is due the results of a 24hr monitor which showed periods of extra heartbeats and 2 events of my heart stopping upto 30secs but no, not for the dizzy spells.

Simon

[Lezzers in reply to TheBigHonree]

Could you ask your GP to try for a more urgent appt, I do think the dizzy spells should be treated as a priority. When my husband had dizzy spells, he was seen within a couple of weeks!! Maybe phone the BHF nurses on this site for advice tomorrow?

[TheBigHonree in reply to Lezzers]

Ok, I didn't know that was available, I will find the number and give them a call.

Thanks again

[Lezzers in reply to TheBigHonree]

0300 330 3311, they're available 9-5 Monday to Friday. Good luck, let us know how you get on

[TheBigHonree]

Hello Jo,

Thanks for replying.

I return to work tomorrow but not sure that's the right thing, I'm frustrated, it certainly doesn't feel right, don't know what to do for the best.

Thanks again

Simon

[TheBigHonree]

Thanks jo 👍🏼

[TheBigHonree]

😁 cheers, I'll try that 👍🏼👍🏼

[Ianc2]

Have a look at ' syncope'. Any passing out should be treated as a potential stroke unless proved otherwise. If it happens again ring your consultant. In the meantime drink lots of water, eat regular meals with salt, and take exercise. Do you take rampiril?

[Lezzers in reply to Ianc2]

That's very true about potential stroke. When my husband passed out and was then suffering dizzyness he was immediately referred to hospital to see a stroke specialist, though was also on occasions slurring his words & suffering confusion, classic stroke symptoms.

[TheBigHonree in reply to Ianc2]

Hello,

Yes ramipril is one of the meds I have to take.

[cowparsley]

So that`s your style is it.You been stringing me along cowboy!

[Ianc2]

Have a look at the leaflet in the box. One of the declared side effects of ramipril is dizziness. It takes about 12-13 hours to clear through the system. Have a chat with your consultant about taking it in the evening?

[Lizzie20]

I hope you don't mind my asking what's SCA?

[Lezzers in reply to Lizzie20]

SCA is sudden Cardiac Arrest, never really understood why they say sudden, is there any other sort!

[Lizzie20 in reply to Lezzers]

True is there any other sort. Thanks, unless you know. 🙄

[TheBigHonree in reply to Lezzers]

Lezzers,

😂😂 you're right, I hadn't got a clue about it until next morning 😂

[Huskyboobear]

I spoke to my GP about my dizzy spells I'm 6 months post cardiac arrest and my GP says it's common to suffer Vertigo after a SCA I suffer with it terribly, I'm not on any medication at all,

[Frequentshocker in reply to Huskyboobear]

Hi, just read your post from 10 months ago and wondered how you were coping with the dizziness now? I never realised it was a common thing after SCAs, my GP was treating it as something unrelated, just put it down to vertigo. Meds dont seem to work for anti dizziness and I noticed its also a side effect of my heart meds. I hope you are getting along ok with yours now?